Information Systems Director - Sourcing PRS3316
Location: Hartford,CT
Length: 6 months
Type of Contract: Temporary to Hire
Job Details
Shared Services Operations & Finance is accountable for Sourcing, Audit, Business Continuity, Information
Security, Metrics and Finance for Personal Insurance Business Technology (PIBT). The Information Systems
Director will operate as the Division Liaison to the IT Global Sourcing Office; overseeing a small team focused
on building disciplined vendor relationships and growing capabilities within the overall Strategic Vision.
Primary Duties
Responsibilities include contract management, external sourcing strategies, vendor capability assessments, offshore travel consultation, as well as ensuring financial, metric, business continuity, risk evaluation, IS security and audit compliance across PIBT sourcing engagements.
You will educate PIBT on external sourcing concepts; assist functional areas through the creation and execution of their Sourcing Strategy; promote adherence to best practices; manage procurement relationships; mature co-sourcing and managed service expertise, ensure operating review effectiveness, and socialize best practices.
As the Division Liaison you will be the conduit between the IT Global Sourcing Office and the division for all communications, provide quantitative and qualitative data as it relates to Global Sourcing to the enterprise, support work orders in a consultative role to the Work Order Manager (WOM), review work orders for completeness, approve work orders, designate appropriate approvers, monitor work order updates, initiate Infrastructure Reviews and monitor time management approvals.
Other
Technical Knowledge:
Has a solid working knowledge of capabilities and direction of technology, coupled with an in-depth knowledge of the technology required and the needs of business environment necessary to support assigned systems and/or projects.
Partners with functional areas and IT Global Sourcing Office leads to identify and provide input into technology solutions.
Business Knowledge & Partnership:
Creates an atmosphere where business partner's issues are dealt with professionally and in a timely manner. Suggests solutions that make sense and are in line with future technology direction. Communicates openly and effectively in a manner consistent with the audience.Demonstrates an adaptive style that is flexible and effective in gaining cooperation of others.
Problem Solving & Decision Making:
Demonstrates sound analytical and diagnostic skills dealing with issues that are not readily defined and/or conflict with available information. Knows where to obtain information needed to make the appropriate decisions. Breaks a problem down to manageable pieces and implements effective, timely solutions. Is very good at identifying the problem versus the symptom. Deals increasingly with problems that require involvement of others to solve. Has the ability to reach sound decisions quickly. Carefully evaluates alternative risks and solutions before taking action. Optimizes the use of all available resources.
Team Orientation:
Maintains effective partnerships across the organization and is able to influence senior management, peers and subordinates through an inclusive style and recognition of their abilities and knowledge. Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Puts success of team above own interest
Planning and Project Management:
Develops operational plans and provide task resource estimation planning. Proposes action plans that are timely, realistic and positive. Sets appropriate goals for the area and monitors progress against the plan. Delegates to maximize organizational effectiveness.
Qualifications
- IT background
- 1-3 years of sourcing experience desired
- Vendor relationship management between multiple global partners
- Contract management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Senior management exposure and engagement
- Implementation of best practices and process improvements
- Project planning, execution and delivery
- HR Management
